Universitario will host Corinthians at the Monumental for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. With the advantage in the tie (they won the first leg 1-0), the 'Timao' decided not to hold back and will arrive at the match with their main players.
Corinthians and their new request to Conmebol not to play with Universitario in Lima
Vanderlei Luxemburgo revealed the list of players who will be in the match against Universitario. The absence of Cássio, the star of the Copa Brasil match, and Matías Rojas, the recent signing, stands out.
However, the names of Bruno Mendez, Murillo, Maycon, Felipe Augusto, and Roger Guedes stand out. With a team mixed with young and experienced players, Luxemburgo hopes to secure the qualification.
The Corinthians Squad to Face Universitario
- Goalkeepers: Carlos Miguel, Kaue, and Matheus Donelli
- Defenders: Leo Mana, Matheus Bidu, Rafael Ramos, Vitor Meer, Bruno Ménez, Caetano, Joao Pedro, Murillo, and Renato
- Midfielders: Biro, Cantillo, Giuliano, Matheus Araujo, Maycon, Roni, Ruan Oliveira, and Ryan
- Strikers: Adson, Felipe Augusto, Crystian Barletta, Giovane, Roger Guedes, Romero, and Wesley
What did Vanderlei Luxemburgo say about the match against Universitario?
Vanderlei Luxemburgo commented on the atmosphere of the match against Universitario due to the incidents involving Universitario's fitness coach, Sebastián Avellino. The member of Fossati's coaching staff made racist gestures.
"I don't see why we should create a warlike atmosphere. If you make a mistake in any country, you have to abide by that country's rules. If we were Brazilians there, we would have to comply with their law. I don't see the need to create an atmosphere, we abide by the law," Corinthians' manager said in a press conference.
Corinthians requested Conmebol to change the venue for the match against Universitario
Brazilian media reported that Corinthians asked Conmebol to change the venue for the second leg against Universitario due to the Guillain-Barre syndrome. The sports entity rejected the 'Timao's' request.